Personal Assistants/Support Workers – ALDNT

Disability North; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shifts

2:1 support team

Job summary

Disability North in Whitley Bay is seeking Personal Assistants for weekend shifts to support a young man with complex needs. You will work in a 2:1 team, assisting safely in the community and at home, helping maintain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires moving and handling abilities, epilepsy awareness, and medication administration. A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this position. You will join a supportive, established team.

Qualifications

• Moving and handling (including hoist use).
• Epilepsy awareness is preferred.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Reliable, confident communicator.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the young man in the community and at home to maintain independence and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a consistent 2:1 team with another PA.
• Attend planned activities and outings in the community.
• Follow care plans and safety procedures and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Moving & handling

Epilepsy awareness

Medication administration

Clear communication

Supporting complex needs

Job description

Whitley Bay

£14.25 per hour

Full UK manual driving licence essential

Weekend roles available for experienced Personal Assistants to join an established, supportive 2:1 team working with a young man with complex needs. He is sociable, active, and enjoys being out and about. The role involves supporting him safely in the community and at home, using good judgement to maintain his independence and wellbeing.

You will always work alongside another PA as part of a consistent team.

Shifts available:

• Day shifts: 9am–5pm (Saturday and Sunday)
• Waking nights: 10pm–9am (Saturday and Sunday)
• Additional hours available for planned holiday cover.

Experience required:

• Supporting people with complex needs
• Moving and handling (including hoist use)
• Epilepsy awareness
• Medication administration

You should be a reliable team member, a confident communicator, and comfortable supporting an adult in community settings.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.